The last tip is involving you to maximize your space efficiency. Make sure that you have a logical flow on your home design. The kitchen and laundry areas should be located near each other to conserve on plumbing installations. Design areas like the kitchen with access to areas like the garage or areas where you require such accessibility. Be sure that your actual furniture would fit in the layout that you have created.

Choose plans and builders that match your budget and design style. This might seem obvious, but it is really easy to get swept away by a house design that costs twice what you can afford, or alternatively, choose a builder recommended by a friend whose building and design style isn't quite what you require. No matter how you justify it, you can't pay more than you can afford, nor have a new house construction that you are only reasonably happy with. Try to find home design plans within your price range, that also match your design style, to avoid the let down of not getting a better home due to your budget constraints andor wrong choice of builder.

The next guide is involving the adustment of the reflection on light. Light has a powerful influence on humans. Indeed, in areas that see little natural light during the winter months, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is not unusual. This disorder brings feelings of depression, along with weight gain, daytime sleepiness, social withdrawal and lethargy. If you have suffered from SAD in the past, or if you're moving to a place with long, cloudy winters (such as the Pacific Northwest), it is smart to add skylights to your custom house plan in order to maximize the natural light in your home. Heck, even if you've never felt sad on a cloudy day, skylights are smart because they reduce the need for artificial light and provide as much as 30 percent more light than vertical windows. Natural lighting should also be figured in the floor plan design in a custom home plan. As an example, if you want to enjoy natural morning light in your dining nook, it would be wise to face the nook east, where it will catch the morning sun. It's also wise to think carefully about how electrical lights in your home will facilitate comfort. For instance, a custom home designer would suggest installing bright task lighting for kitchen countertops to facilitate food preparation. Lighting can also create a mood - for example, dimming sconces in the bedroom can create a sense of romance or peace.